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YA12 AVC

2012 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,845 mi
Last recorded77,845 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA12 AVC
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 77,845 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2025 77,162 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 75,820 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2024 75,815 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 72,799 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2023 72,795 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 69,612 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 63,986 miles

Unable to check rear seat belt(s) due to items in back

Fail 23 Nov 2020 63,953 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/55R17 RFT (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Unable to check rear seat belt(s) due to items in back

Pass 23 Nov 2019 60,297 miles

advise n/s/f brake pad wear wire fouling inside of wheel

unable to inspect rear seats and belts due to dog gaurd fitted

Fail 22 Nov 2019 60,275 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

advise n/s/f brake pad wear wire fouling inside of wheel

unable to inspect rear seats and belts due to dog gaurd fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2019 58,564 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 53,596 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 45,556 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 36,510 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 26,498 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?

Based on 944,163 MOT tests across 122,930 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
8,163
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
122,930
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,557
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,960
Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,202
parking brake recording little or no effort 7,953
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 7,589
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YA12 AVC is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 88,264 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 5 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,557 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YA12 AVC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 5 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 14 years old, this BMW 5 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was YA12 AVC registered?

YA12 AVC is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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